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IRS tax audits may show unintended racial, ethnic bias

Accounting Today

The Internal Revenue Service doesn't collect data on taxpayers' race or ethnicity, but some of its methods could lead to disparities in its audit rate.

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AccountingDepartment.com Earns a Spot on the Woodard 2024 Top 50 Accounting Services Practice List

Accounting Department

We are thrilled to announce that AccountingDepartment.com has been awarded a spot on the Woodard 2024 Top 50 Accounting Services Practice list. Earning this distinction is a testament to AccountingDepartment.com's commitment to excellence for its clients.

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Two-thirds of businesses say audits hinder growth

Accounting Today

Traditional audits may hinder business growth potential as accounting firms are slow to embrace modern approaches, according to an Inflo report.

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Tips from our own London local to help you make the most of Xerocon

Xero

Xerocon London 2024 is nearly here! World class speakers, innovative new tools and workflows, and a chance to connect with community peers, thought leaders and industry experts. From embracing uncertainty and the new frontiers of technology, to mastering app stacks, this year’s Xerocon is set to bring more inspiration and innovation than ever before.

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How to Select the Perfect Payments Partner: 7 Keys for Sustainable Growth

Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

Join Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms for an informational webinar about how to select the ideal payments provider for your platform! This session highlights the 7 key criteria for assessing payments partners and maximizing the value of your investment. From evaluating technology and business development programs to understanding support and compliance, this webinar will equip you with a comprehensive evaluation framework and strategy for

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Financial professionals need collaborative strategies

Accounting Today

Barriers keep CPAs, attorneys, financial advisors and brokers from communicating effectively for their client's benefit — and the benefits of collaboration are significant.

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Intuit Aligns TurboTax and Credit Karma to Create Seamless End-to-end Consumer Experiences

Intuit

To significantly accelerate creating seamless, end-to-end consumer experiences that customers benefit from year-round, Intuit is more closely aligning TurboTax and Credit Karma under Mark Notarainni, executive vice president and general manager of the Consumer Group. Joe Kauffman, currently President of Credit Karma, has been named CEO of Credit Karma, effective August 1, 2024.

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Woodard® announces the keynote speakers for the 2024 Scaling New Heights® conference

Insightful Accountant

Scaling New Heights® conference will be held June 16-19, 2024, in Orlando, Florida and will feature some of the most inuential and dynamic voices in accounting, bookkeeping, and business to encapsulate their theme of “Boldly Go”.

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AICPA names Carla McCall as new chair

Accounting Today

The American Institute of CPAs elected the managing partner of AAFCPAs as its next chair.

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The Power of Words: How to Build Trust & Empathy In Healthcare

RevCycle

In the realm of healthcare, customer service takes on a whole new meaning. It’s not just about resolving billing issues or appointment scheduling; it’s about navigating sensitive situations, fostering trust, and providing a sense of comfort during a potentially stressful time. Here’s where the power of words comes into play. Words Can Build Bridges (or Walls) The language we use in healthcare customer service has a profound impact on patients.

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AI tools that find answers, suggest tax strategies and draft emails for you

Accounting Today

Available technology solutions could boost professionals' efficiency in serving their clients — but only if financial advisors and their customers are open to them.

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2024 Annual Trends Survey: Expense Management Insights

Uncover the latest trends in expense management for small and medium-sized businesses. Our 5th Annual Trends Survey reveals that corporate card use is skyrocketing, but expense software isn't keeping up. This mismatch is creating real challenges for finance teams, who now take an average of 14 days to close their books. Travel policies are shifting to accommodate hybrid work, but many companies are struggling with off-tool bookings.

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QuickBooks Enterprise Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond: What’s the Difference?

Ace Cloud Hosting

QuickBooks Enterprise is a powerful accounting software designed for midsized to large businesses. It has the most advanced features compared to other editions of QuickBooks. Its core functionalities encompass advanced.

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KKR signs private credit loan for Australia's MYOB

Accounting Today

The private equity giant acquired the accounting software firm in 2019.

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CCH ProSystem fx Hosting Benefits: Top Reasons to Move on Cloud

Ace Cloud Hosting

For tax professionals and firms, efficiently managing large volumes of paperwork, saving multiple forms, and maintaining various documents can be daunting. During the hectic tax season, gathering all this information.

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New York City's tourists fuel record $4.9B in tax revenue

Accounting Today

Tourists are expected to generate a record $4.9 billion in sales and other tourism-related tax revenue in the current fiscal year, a 16% jump from 2020.

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Unlock The Power Of The CFO Toolkit

Speaker: Duke Heninger

With the rise of fractional finance roles, many CFOs, FP&A professionals, controllers, and accountants are stepping into independent consulting. The expansion of fractional services presents new opportunities for finance professionals, but many face challenges in navigating this transition, finding it daunting. Whether you’re new to fractional work or refining your approach, this webinar will equip you with a repeatable system for success.

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CAS vs. CAAS vs. Profit First w/ Ron Saharyan

Jetpack Workflow

Podcast Summary On this episode of Growing Your Firm, host David Cristello welcomes back Ron Saharyan , co-founder of Profit First Professionals. They explore the concept of value pricing and its importance in pricing services based on the value provided. The conversation delves into various topics, with a promise of exciting announcements between Jetpack and Profit First at the end of the episode.

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Hunter Biden criminal tax trial postponed to Sept. 5 in Los Angeles

Accounting Today

President Biden's son had been scheduled to go on trial on June 20 on charges he failed to pay $1.4 million in taxes from 2016 to 2019.

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How To Streamline Your Tree Service Business with Automated Invoice Processing

Outsourced Bookeeping

Are you and your employees bogged down with the task of invoice management instead of attending to the actual tree service operations? There are several daily challenges when it comes to managing a tree service business, from scheduling to meeting customers’ needs. Why waste time on invoice issues and payment management when all of these tasks can be automated?

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Intuit to cease QuickBooks Desktop 2021 support May 31

Accounting Today

Intuit will cease support for QuickBooks Desktop 2021 starting next Friday, May 31

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Evaluating Top Medical Billing Software for Healthcare Providers

Invoicera

Introduction Healthcare professionals running a medical practice often struggle with maintaining operational efficiency while providing quality care to patients. This is why they need medical billing software to automate and optimize the billing process. The right medical billing software can streamline the billing process, saving time and improving accuracy.

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Tax Fraud Blotter: Pure fabrications

Accounting Today

Collared; gone deep; to protect and disserve; and other highlights of recent tax cases.

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Accounts Receivable Benefits

oAppsNet

In today’s fast-paced business environment, managing accounts receivable (AR) effectively is more critical than ever. AR is a fundamental aspect of a company’s financial health, the balance of money due to a firm for goods or services delivered but still needs to be paid for by customers. Efficient AR management ensures a steady cash flow, strengthens customer relations, minimizes risk, and offers strategic advantages.

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Top Remote Accountants for Hire | May 23, 2024

accountingfly

Top Remote Accounting Candidates This Week Looking for remote accountants? Accountingfly can help! With our ‘ Always-On Recruiting ‘ program, you can access highly skilled and experienced remote accountants with no upfront cost. These are just a few of our top candidates this week. Sign up now to receive the full list of top accounting candidates available weekly!

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3 Steps to Successful & Strategic Year-End HR Planning

Year-end can be a hectic time for HR professionals, but with proper planning and organization, you can navigate it smoothly. Learn the main watch outs for year-end HR prep with Paycor’s helpful checklist covering employee data, wage and tax information, and special situations. Ensure compliance and efficiency by downloading today!

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Bulletproof Electric: How Invoice Funding Kept Them in Business

FundThrough

Quick Snapshot Company: Bulletproof Electric, LLCLeadership: Eli Hericks, ownerIndustry: Electrical Services for Oil and GasChallenge: Managing extended payment terms, payroll, and large-scale project financingSolution: Personalized invoice factoring through FundThroughImpact: Enhanced business operations, employee satisfaction, client credibility, and growth Introduction Bulletproof Electric is a small business that serves Northeastern Colorado’s oil and gas sector.

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Finout Raises $26M Series B to Lead the Future of FinOps

finout

I am thrilled to share that we have raised $26.3 million in our Series B funding round. This remarkable achievement was made possible by the support of RedDot Capital, Maor Investments, and our dedicated existing investors, Team8, Pitango, and Jibe Ventures.

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The Great Compression: AI’s Radical Rebirth of Work

Counto

The Great Compression: AI’s Radical Rebirth of Work Earlier this year, we at Counto came to a profound realisation: we are in the midst of the Great Compression. This era is characterised by the rapid integration of AI agents, poised to replace up to 90% of service workers within the business processes they currently drive. This transformation is not just a technological shift but a fundamental change that will reshape industries, economies, and the very nature of work.

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Maximizing New Small Business 401(k) Tax Credits

Insightful Accountant

Under the SECURE 2.0 Act, small businesses offering qualified retirement plans like 401(k)s may now qualify for tax credits to reduce plan costs.

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Auditpalooza: Rocking the Month-End Close Audit

Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

A good, fast, clean audit leads to a happy work life. Join us in this one-hour webinar, where we share the best ways to prepare and conduct your audit process to maximize audit satisfaction and minimize administrative time in month-end close and financial reporting. Learning objectives: This course objective is to review leading practices to maximize audit success.

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The Startups Seeking to Dethrone QuickBooks

Cloud Accounting Podcast

Blake and David dig into reports from the Illinois CPA Society and National Pipeline Advisory Group highlighting issues like long work hours, the 150-hour rule, and low starting salaries. They examine the potential disruption of traditional accounting software by startups and vertical SaaS companies offering embedded accounting functionality and review some of the CPA Practice Advisor Readers' Choice Awards.

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Sage's Net-Zero Target Receive SBTi Validation

Insightful Accountant

Sage has confirmed its net-zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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The Power of Financial Models

Ontrack Bookkeeping

Financial models are invaluable tools designed to help you understand and project the financial health of your business. By simulating different scenarios and examining potential outcomes based on various inputs like sales growth, margins, and cash flow, these models provide a comprehensive picture that aids in informed decision-making. Practical steps for leveraging financial models: 1.

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Remembering Memorial Day 2024 and Forever More

Insightful Accountant

Murph recalls growing up with memories of Memorial Days and understanding what the holiday truly meant.

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Benchmarking ROI with Forrester: Measuring the Success of Finance Transformation

Finance Transformation Myths Busted Over 75% of organizations struggle to define the right success metrics to benchmark the impact of their finance transformation investment. Whether you are just initiating your digital transformation journey or planning to pitch your next AI project to leadership, without the right metrics and a rigorous tracking process - all your efforts might go to waste!